SCOTUS: Kentucky clerk must issue same-sex marriage licenses

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    The Supreme Court says a Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses on religious grounds must start doing so
    The order marks the first time the issue of same-sex marriage has come back to the Supreme Court since the June landmark ruling

Church says Donald Trump is not an 'active member'

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    Trump: "I am Presbyterian Protestant. I go to Marble Collegiate Church"
    "I've just had great experiences at church, whether it is Sunday School or whatever it may be."

Washington (CNN)Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that he attends a church in Manhattan, but the church released a statement saying the real estate developer is not an "active member."

Hollywood Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out About Their Religion

Actress Mayim Bialik recently talked about being religious in Hollywood.

"I think in general it's never going to be trendy to be observant or religious in Hollywood circles," the actress, who is Jewish, told Fox News in an interview published on Aug. 21. 

There are many celebrities in Hollywood who have spoken about their faith. Some are very public about their belief system, while others are much more private.

A few have expressed opinions similar to Bialik, and have only revealed a glimpse into their personal beliefs.

India’s Hindu Population Drops for the First Time while Muslims are on the Rise

Census shows changing faith landscape in India; Hindus fall below 80% of the population for the first time since independence. For the first time since it gained independence, the percentage of the Indian population that is Hindu dropped below 80%, reports the Wall Street Journal. The 2011 census revealed that 79.79% of India’s population of 1.2 billion reports itself a Hindu, which is a drop

The Devil Went Down to… Detroit? Satanic Temple Statue Unveiled

After receiving bomb threats, The Satanic Temple was finally able to unveil their statue of Baphomet in Detroit. In literature, Baphomet is often depicted as a man with the head of a goat and sometimes with the breasts of a woman. He is usually shown pointing one hand up and one hand down. He means a lot of different things, however for the Satanic Temple,

Angelina Jolie now believes in God while Brad Pitt’s religion is still undecided

Angelina Jolie has faith, her religious beliefs recently reinvigorated by her latest film Unbroken but Brad Pitt wavers in his beliefs about God. When it comes to religion, the famous couple has their similarities and their differences. Brad Pitt “oscillates between Agnosticism and Atheism,” while Angelina Jolie found her belief in God while working with Louis Zamperini for Unbroken, a hit film in 2013. Brad Pitt’s Struggle with God According to an interview he did with The Hollywood Reporter,

Which Religions are the Least Discriminating Against Homosexuals?

A study focused on religion and homosexuality in 79 countries identifies the religions which have the least negative attitude toward gays. A new survey uncovers mainstream religions that are more tolerant with members of the LGBT community. Based on research published in the Journal of Homosexuality, Buddhism is considered to be

Here are 10 Facts About the State of Religion in America Right Now

Religion in America is changing each year. Here are the most important facts to know right now. The Pew Research Center has compiled a list of 10 Facts About Religion in America. With the upcoming Pope Francis visit and the Religious Newswriters Association conference in Philadelphia happening, they thought it would be a good time to reflect on the changing religious landscape in America. Here are their findings.

Picture of Jesus in Kansas School Stimulates Issues of Censorship, Religious Teachings

Display of religious picture in a middle school prompts a greater discussion about religious teachings in schools. The separation of church and state is something that has been universally understood in the United States, so much so that no one has bothered to check if this is even true.

Devotees of Jain religion ask Indian judges for right to fast to death

 Followers of ancient non-violent religion ask Indian supreme court to legalise tradition of santhara after lower court bans ritual as 'assisted suicide'

Members of the Indian Jain community participate in a rally after a march protesting the Rajasthan State High Court ruling against Santhara, a Jain practice of fasting unto death, in Jaipur

Jozef Wesolowski Dead At 67; Former Vatican Ambassador Was Accused Of Sexually Abusing Children

Wesolowski faced charges of paying boys for sexual acts, downloading and buying pedophile material, and offending Christian morality.

VATICAN CITY — A Catholic former archbishop accused of child sex offenses was found dead on Friday, the Vatican said, a month after he was hospitalized on the eve of his trial.

Pope Francis Gives Blessing To Author Of Gay Children's Book

The book has been censored in Italy.
Pope Francis sent a blessing to the author of a children's book that has been censored in Italy due to its same-sex themes.

Francesca Pardi, author of Piccolo Uovo or Little Egg, received a letter dated July 9 from the Vatican's secretariat of state. A blessing from Pope Francis was enclosed in the letter,

DO ANGELS ACTUALLY DRINK FANTA AND EAT BISCUITS/GROUNDNUTS?

It’s so disheartening to witness the alarming rate at which self-conceived and propagated errors are subtly creeping into Christendom in the name of spirituality. One of these borders on the issue of angels. Angels do exist, no doubt, and are mandated to help the children of God. But please, let’s stop asking to see angels and know their names. Many secret cults were formed after an “angel” appeared to the founder.